India, July 17 -- Diplomatic gifts are rarely the talk of the internet. But PM Narendra Modi's choice of gifting Bihar's beloved thekua to a Slovak leader was anything but ordinary. The thoughtful gesture even prompted an unboxing video, and introduced the traditional sweet to a global audience. (Also read: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor recalls cooking for PM Modi during Abu Dhabi visit: 'He asked me why I don't eat my own food' )

The thoughtful gesture delighted Richard Rasi, Chairman of the Slovak National Council, who shared an unboxing video on X. In the video, he opens an intricately carved wooden box containing neatly arranged golden-brown thekuas and praises the gift for its personal and cultural significance.

After tasting the traditional...